Marketing Photographer & Videographer

Department (if applicable): Office for Marketing & Communications
Employment Status: Full-time
Reports to: Associate Vice President for Creative Services
Work Schedule: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm M-Th, flexible hours for events in the evenings and on weekends.

Job Description:
Position Qualifications (Educational credentials, skills and abilities):

  • Christian who is an active member in local church.
  • Supports Statement of Christian Affirmation (https://umobile.edu/about/mission/)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Production Technology, Communications, or related field.
  • Professional experience in photography, videography, video production and editing.
  • Strong knowledge of camera operation, lighting, audio capture and post-production workflows.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Premier Pro, Photoshop, and Lightroom. Experience with After Effects is a plus.
  • Excellent storytelling skills and the ability to identify compelling visual narratives.
  • A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and others.

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Demonstrate the Imago Dei of Christ (Gen 1:26) in all aspects of one’s professional role, personal interactions and community relations.
  • Capture and produce high-quality photography and video content that advances the university’s marketing and communication goals.
  • Identify and develop visual storytelling opportunities that highlight the University of Mobile experience.
  • Conduct interviews with students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners to capture authentic and compelling stories.
  • Gather b-roll footage and photography across campus and at university events.
  • Plan, execute, edit and organize photography projects for print, digital, social media, advertising, publications and web use.
  • Product lifestyle, event, academic and promotional photography.
  • Maintain and organize digital photography assets according to university standards.
  • Assist with all phases of video production, including concept development, storyboarding, location scouting, filming, interviewing, editing and delivery.
  • Capture and manage audio, lighting, camera operation and on-camera talent direction during productions.
  • Edit videos for social media, digital advertising, website content, television broadcast, recruitment campaigns and special projects.
  • Perform post-production tasks including color correction, audio mixing, graphics integration, motion graphics and final delivery.
  • Work closely with the AVP for Creative Services, Director of University Communications and Vice President for Marketing and Communications to execute creative projects from conception to completion.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas that strengthen university marketing initiatives.
  • Assist with identifying interview subjects, developing interview questions, creating storyboards and supporting campaign development.
  • Transport, set up and operate photography, video, audio and lighting equipment.
  • Scout locations and identify creative solutions for production challenges.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, initiative and a commitment to excellence in all interactions.
  • Helps sustain and elevate the creative vision of the UM brand.
  • Other duties as required. 

Application Materials:
• Letter of Interest
• Completed UM Staff Application Form
• Resume
• Portfolio of relevant work

Please email your application materials to Heath Vester, Associate Vice President for Creative Services, at hvester@umobile.edu.

In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.

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